Eat Healthy
Cookout Commandments: What to Eat (and Avoid) at Your Summer BBQ
With July 4th right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to talk about a classic American summer tradition—cookouts. They are not exactly conducive to healthy eating. With friends, family [...]
When Is it Safe For Kids to Start Drinking Coffee?
The more we learn about coffee, the more evidence there is that it can support a healthy lifestyle. The case for drinking coffee today may be stronger than ever before. [...]
Is Halo Top Ice Cream Actually Healthy?
Getting The Facts Straight
Is Trail Mix Actually Healthy?
Trail mix has been around for over a century. Its origins can be traced back to an outdoorsman named Horace Kephart, who helped plot the route of the Appalachian Trail, [...]
16 Nuts and Seeds You Should Be Eating
Nuts for nuts? Good for you, because nuts pack a strong nutritional punch. They get a bad rap for being high in fat, but they shouldn’t—the fats they contain are [...]
What You Should Eat When You’re Sick
No one wants to be sick, especially athletes. When an athlete is sick, he or she misses valuable time on the field or in the weight room. STACK talked to [...]
Is Jerky Actually Healthy?
Jerky is an attractive snack for athletes. For one, it’s high in protein. But unlike other meat-based foods, jerky doesn’t have to be refrigerated. That makes it a convenient and [...]
Is Sushi Actually Healthy?
Who doesn’t love sushi? The traditional Japanese dish continues to gain popularity around the world and has entered the pantheon of foods that seem to be universally loved. But unlike tacos [...]
Why the Humble PB&J Sandwich Is the Most Popular Pre-Game Snack in All of Pro Sports
The humble peanut butter and jelly combination is having a moment in the sun. In a recent issue of ESPN The Magazine, Baxter Holmes wrote a fascinating feature about how [...]
Are Herbal Tea Health Claims Legit?
Take a stroll down the herbal tea aisle, and you might swear you’ve stumbled upon the secret to eternal life. Nowadays, there’s an herbal tea for everything. Stress relief. Respiratory [...]